Department News News From Around The Department

April 9, 2026

Cadet Military Education Training streamlines four-class development

Cadet 2nd Class Sophie Kent, left, mentors Cadet 3rd Class Charles Arquette in the Multi-Domain Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. The Cadet Military Education Training Plan requires cadets to mentor underclassmen as part of their leadership development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets progress through a structured four-class system throughout their 47-month journey. This development is supported by updated training under the Cadet Military Education and Training Plan. Permanent party and...

Continue Reading Cadet Military Education Training streamlines four-class development

March 30, 2026

Cadets focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Cadet 1st Class Lauren Mirande, left, and Cadet 2nd Class Abigail Anderson, right, learn about volcanic rock types in the Geospatial Science Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 19, 2026. Mirande and Anderson are learning to interpret and analyze data for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The U.S. Air Force Academy is a leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics institution, frequently ranked among the nation’s top STEM programs. Cadets develop analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills to operate...

Continue Reading Cadets focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics

August 14, 2025

The Cadet Warfighter Instructor Course enhances basic warfighting skills

U.S. Air Force Academy upper-class cadets conduct a map reconnaissance of a potential ambush site during the Cadet Warfighter Instructor Course at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., July 31, 2025. This course gives cadet instructors the skills and confidence to train underclassmen cadets in basic warfighting to improve the quality of military training at the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Sonie Rathbun U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The U.S. Air Force Academy recently concluded its inaugural Cadet Warfighter Instructor Course (CWIC), an 11-day program held from July 22...

Continue Reading The Cadet Warfighter Instructor Course enhances basic warfighting skills

See All News